| Handicap stair lifts are really a blessing for people who | | | | switched on and off using a button situated on the arm |
| find it difficult to move up and down the stairway in | | | | rest, so the person using them should be capable of |
| their homes. Physically handicapped persons can | | | | performing this function. Moreover, the handicapped |
| access rooms on different floors with the aid of this | | | | individual should have control over the upper portion of |
| mobility enhancement equipment. These devices can | | | | her body, or else she may slide or slip when the lift |
| impart a certain amount of independence to disabled | | | | starts moving. |
| individuals. | | | | Depending on the shape of the staircase, one can opt |
| The advantages of having handicap stair lifts at | | | | for straight stair lifts or curved stair lifts. The power |
| homes are: they can reduce the number of falls, | | | | used for operating this device can be either AC or DC. |
| lessen the wear and tear on knees, hip joints and | | | | Though the battery powered handicap stair chair lifts |
| ankles, and they can give freedom of movement to a | | | | need to be recharged often, they can be operated |
| certain extent. Nowadays, handicap stair chair lifts for | | | | even when there is a power failure in your home. |
| homes are provided by a number of manufacturers. | | | | These lifts can be mounted on either side of the stairs. |
| So, you can deal with your mobility disorders by | | | | Most of them offer a smooth and quiet ride. Some of |
| installing a handicap stair lift without making home | | | | them feature a sensor that can sense obstacles. |
| modifications. | | | | Hence, the lift stops by itself on finding an obstruction, |
| While purchasing handicap stair chair lifts, one should | | | | thus preventing damages to the equipment and the |
| consider several factors such as the amount of | | | | user. Almost all stair chair lifts will be equipped with |
| disability of the individual, ability to hold control buttons | | | | safety belts. These lifts can be folded when not it use, |
| and so on. The person opting for these lifts must have | | | | allowing more space for others to walk by. Considering |
| the ability to rise on her own from the wheelchair to sit | | | | the expense involved in shifting the house and hiring a |
| on the stair lift. If one cannot transfer oneself | | | | nurse, buying a chair lift is a better option. Installing |
| independently, she should consider other accessibility | | | | handicap stair lifts in your home is often beneficial if |
| equipment instead. Most of the chair lifts are | | | | there is an elderly or disabled person residing there. |